Iffy for 12+
Some laughs, but this is no School of Rock.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that this comedy -- which stars Rainn Wilson of the popular sitcom The Office and singer Teddy Geiger -- has a tween-targeted marketing campaign and is likely to appeal to kids 10 and up. The jokes tend to be of the slapstick/physical variety, but there are occasional strong words like "s--t" and "bitch," a couple of kisses, and several references to "scoring" with the opposite sex. But as summer comedies go, this one is fairly tame.
- Families can talk about how fame and celebrity are typically depicted in movies. Based on what you see in the media, how does a "star" behave? Do Curtis, Matt, and Amelia act like stereotypical rock stars? What about the members of Vesuvius? The ADD teens' parents were all supportive of their band. Is that realistic? Kids: What do you think of ADD's music? Also, what's the most important thing Fish learns from the kids, and what's the most important thing they learn from him?
The good stuff
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Messages: Fish encourages the kids to lie to their parents, steals his sister's van, and acts wildly. But it's all pretty tame, and he finally "grows up" by the end of the movie. The teenagers learn to take risks to follow their dreams.
What to watch for
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Violence: Fish beats up a co-worker, trashes a hotel room, drunkenly hurls himself off a roof, and threatens to hurt the band Vesuvius.
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Sex: Several discussions about "scoring" and "getting tail," references to "MILFs," etc. Groupies with visible cleavage ask to have their chests autographed. Several women flirt with Curtis. There are a few kisses, but nothing too passionate. Fish sits naked in front of a Web cam (a food box blocks the more sensitive bits).
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Language: Occasional use of words like "ass," "a--hole," "bitch," and "s--t."
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Consumerism: The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, a Zildjian drum kit, the Guitar Hero video game, Toyota Corolla, Mac laptops, and several camera phones are all featured in the film.
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Drinking, drugs and smoking: Various adults drink at bars, parties, and -- in the case of one musician -- straight from the bottle.
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Not bad, not bad at all by Khillian
Went I went to this movie, I didn't know what to expect, I was just bored on a Wednesday. However, I was happily surprised once it was finished. It was a comedy that didn't seem based on completely stupid humor, such as Tropic Thunder (good movie none the less) and Pineapple Express. I will admit though, it would probably go over better for the girls then the guys as it has an underlaying tone of chick-flick to it. Romance was a big theme after all, though it doesn't necessarily show in the previews. However, I would recommend this movie to anyone and I think it would be a great date movie.
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Pretty Funny! Some memorable lines! by MrJoshua
I was kind of expecting this to be another cheesy movie that I'd regret seeing, but since it had Dwight (The Office) in it, I had to see it.
It was hilarious! I went to see it a 2nd time with another friend. There are some great lines in, a few things you keep thinking about later on that makes you laugh.
I recommend this movie if you like slapstick comedies. It was pretty clean, too. No nudity, other than Dwight's butt, which was just hilarious, not sexual at all. It had a few dirty jokes, but nothing crazy.
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HE Stole the show!! by jimmovies12
I thought the movie "the Rocker" was very great.
i loved every minute of it. The music was AMAZING.
From the REMARKALBE newcomer (to movies) Teddy Geiger! he stole the hole show with his beautiful talent ...he lit up the hole screen, it was very good for his first time being in a movie..very cute!!
One thing I would change is having Emma Stone in the movie, she was not very funny..or noticably talented. Teddy made the movie great, i hope he continues to be in movies! cause he is very amazingly talented! without him the movie might of not been sooo incredible.
5
A must see! by bilboinsa
Another "Superbad", IMHO. A terrific movie--especially attractive for middle-aged folks. Good humor without, only occasionally venturing into the yuk-yuk stuff. Four thumbs up.
5
Excellent Movie! by mtngoater
Good story and lots of laughs! Took my teen daughter and she laughed the whole time.
4
Great Movie by danceangel4545
I went into the theater expecting this to be a funny movie, which it was, but it also had a great story behind it. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone! Enjoy
5
Hilarious by JacksterJAM
This movie was such a surprising treat. I ditched Mamma Mia! and walked into The Rocker about 45 minutes in - a smart move! The script is pitch perfect and the entire cast brilliant. Rates right up there with School of Rock. I am in my 40s and this movie is not dumb at all - it is witty, clever and and raucously funny. So many of the jokes just sailed right over my kids' heads while my hubby and I were rolling in the aisles. I can't wait to see the first half of this movie!
5
Awesome!! by Stagehnd1
I saw the preview for The Rocker at the Ciinevegas Film Festival. and saw it last night it when it opened nationaly..It was a refreshing change from the usual comedy. Rainn Wilson was great!! Can't wait to see it again!!
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The Rocker by wolffang
The Rocker was a good movie. Good date movie.
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Rockin' by bawf
This movie was fantastic. One of the best and funniest movies of the year. Rainn Wilson is excellent at working with his other cast members to create such and amazing and hilarious film that makes you start to wonder what your life would be like if you were a rocker.
Great acting. Great movie.